News Above the Noise—Week of April 5, 2026
1. U.S. Service Member Missing in Iran Has Been Rescued
As of late Saturday evening, the remaining missing pilot of the downed F-15E Strike Eagle—the first U.S. aircraft lost over Iranian territory in the six-week war—has now been found. The incident came just two days after Trump declared the U.S. had "beaten and completely decimated Iran." For the latest updates, click here.
2. Pope Leo XIV Says Jesus Rejects Prayers “Of Those Who Wage War”
Speaking to tens of thousands of worshippers at a Palm Sunday mass in St. Peter's Square, the Catholic Church's first American pope, called the Iran conflict "atrocious" and quoted a Bible passage warning that God "will not listen: your hands are full of blood." The unusually pointed remarks came days after Hegseth prayed that every round would "find its mark against the enemies of righteousness.” Read more here.
3. The Negative People Around You Are Making You Miserable
Therapists warn that telling a negative person to "look on the bright side" often backfires—creating shame around normal emotions and making them feel worse. A better approach, experts say, is reflecting their feelings back to them: "It sounds like you're feeling really worried." Plus, how to break the cycle if you’re the negative one. Read more here.
4. Three Small Daily Habits Could Add Years to Your Life
A new study found the minimum daily changes needed to meaningfully extend your life—and they're far smaller than you'd expect. The ideal combination was linked to nearly 10 additional years of good health, but even the tiniest nudge in the right direction showed results. Read more here.
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